Chapter 52: The Break-Up

Neither of them spoke for several moments. She never dreamed Danny would admit to changing as much as he had. But maybe this was a good thing. If he was finally willing to acknowledge something was wrong, maybe he could get some help. Maybe they could salvage their relationship.

The thought of that had anxiety rising up in her. She loved Danny, but did she want to be with him? Did she want to fix their relationship? Doing so meant no more Bradley, and the idea of giving him up completely had her breaking out in a cold sweat.

"I love you more than I've ever loved anyone, Carissa, and I never wanted to hurt you," Danny said.

"I know. I never wanted to hurt you, either."

He smiled, a bitter laugh escaping. "Yet, here we are." He held his arms out to his sides, then let them drop, his palms smacking against his thighs. "Seems all we do is hurt each other."